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Buying Sandlot: The Business of Youth Sports

Buying Sandlot
Youth Sports
Perfect Game
Teamsnap
Leagueapps
Let Kids Play Act
Baseball
Gamechanger
Artificial Intelligence
IMG Academy
Flag Football
Private Equity
Dick's Sporting Goods
CURVE Sports
I9 Sports
Unrivaled Sports
Franchising
RCX Sports
Savannah Bananas
Dirty Mids
D1 Training

The leading podcast covering the business of youth sports. Interviews with the most important people shaping the future of youth sports. Analysis on the latest industry news. Hosted by Kyle Scott and Kyle Pagan.

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Latest Episodes

Kyle Pagan talks with Jeff Angus, Founder of Three Horizons Group, about the current streaming landscape, how youth sports becomes a legitimate media category, and why seven-figure youth sports sponsorships are now possible and the untapped opportuni... more

Kyle Pagan and James Kratch have a conversation with Texas Sports Academy co-founders Malekai Mischke and Lamar Cannon. In this episode they talk about the Alpha School network that offers a curriculum of academics in the morning and sports in the af... more

Kyle Scott, Kyle Pagan, and James Kratch discuss the US Soccer integrating with US Youth Soccer, NIKE's new youth sports experiential platform, and Minnesota could become the new Norway darling. We also break down GameChanger's importance to DICK'S S... more

Kyle Pagan and Kyle Scott sit down with Veo CEO and co-founder Henrik Teisbaek to discuss the growth of one of the biggest video platforms in youth sports and where the rapidly evolving camera market goes next. We also discuss the impact Veo's new an... more

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Recent Guests

Henrik Teisbaek
CEO of Veo
Veo
Episode: Veo CEO on AI, Youth Sports Streaming & the Future of Sports Video
Orhan Basak Ajredinovski
CEO of Reeplayer
Reeplayer
Episode: Can this Youth Sports Streamer End Pay-To-Play?
Mike Milliron
Chief Operating Officer, IMG Academy
IMG Academy
Episode: Interview: Inside IMG Academy's Largest Expansion EVER!
Cash Shake
Chief Marketing Officer, Perfect Game
Perfect Game
Episode: Perfect Game Is Building More Than a Baseball Company
Rob Pondry
Executive/Leader at Perfect Game
Perfect Game
Episode: Perfect Game Is Building More Than a Baseball Company
Krinika Follas
Chief Operating Officer, Perfect Game
Perfect Game
Episode: Perfect Game Is Building More Than a Baseball Company
Trevor Hoffman
Former MLB pitcher, guest at event
Episode: Perfect Game Is Building More Than a Baseball Company
Paul Dippolito
Head of partnerships at Buying Sandlot; co-founder of Sand City Soccer
Buying Sandlot / Sand City Soccer
Episode: He Got Tired of Youth Soccer…So He Started His Own League
Steve Strawbridge
CEO of Pop Warner Little Scholars
Pop Warner Little Scholars
Episode: Pop Warner's CEO on Flag Football & Modernizing a 97-Year-Old Youth Sports Giant

Hosts

Kyle Pagan
Host of Buying Sandlot: The Business of Youth Sports
Kyle Scott
Host of Buying Sandlot: The Business of Youth Sports

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Asking the right questions

    Really informative podcast and I feel like the host is always asking the same questions I have for the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R Dub 28
    United Statesa year ago
  • Gonna be good

    I know it just launched, but since it’s an extension of the already awesome newsletter, I already know it’s going to be worthwhile to follow!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marketman400
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong reputation for thoughtful guest selection and actionable takeaways.
The host asks focused questions, keeping episodes practical for practitioners.
The show is timely and data-driven, with episodes often tied to current industry shifts.
Insightful industry analysis that helps frame sponsorship opportunities.
Guests come from a wide range of youth-sports domains, useful for founders and operators.

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Veo CEO on AI, Youth Sports Streaming & the Future of Sports Video
Q: You guys just announced MLS Next partnership with Veo. And I'm assuming they will get the Analytics 2 capabilities or they already have the Analytics 2 capabilities, correct?
Yes, clubs that own the video and data will access Analytics 2 through subscriptions; the data is tightly controlled for the clubs themselves, with potential data-sharing arrangements between leagues.
Interview: Inside IMG Academy's Largest Expansion EVER!
Q: What role do partnerships and branding play in expanding the IMG model, including naming rights and jersey patches?
Partnerships are integrated into the student-athlete experience, with careful consideration of the right brand and meaningful collaboration. Jersey patches and naming rights are explored as ways to fund expansion and enhance the student experience, while ensuring partnerships positively impact athletes and align with IMG's values.
Interview: Inside IMG Academy's Largest Expansion EVER!
Q: How does IMG decide which new sports to add, and what criteria guide those decisions?
A formal task force evaluates infrastructure requirements, potential impact on space and participation rates, scholarship and professional progression, and overall growth potential. Recent additions like volleyball, softball, wrestling, and swimming came from a disciplined mix of market demand and the ability to deliver world-class facilities.
Interview: Inside IMG Academy's Largest Expansion EVER!
Q: If you could walk us through the campus growth and highlight a few standout projects, what are the key elements of this expansion?
The expansion includes a renovated indoor athletic complex, a new throws field near the Legacy Hotel, a 10-lane 50-meter aquatic center, a new athletic complex for softball, track, and lacrosse, a new indoor tennis facility, a new wrestling facility, and eight volleyball courts under one roof, all designed to create the best possible environment for student athletes.
Pop Warner's CEO on Flag Football & Modernizing a 97-Year-Old Youth Sports Giant
Q: What is the outlook for growth in flag football, cheer, and overall participation over the next few years?
Growth is expected to be substantial across flag football and cheer, with ongoing regional to national expansion, a focus on removing barriers to participation, and increased participation through cross-program opportunities and improved recruitment efforts.

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This show focuses on the business sides of youth sports, with episodes often centering on growth strategies for youth-sports tech and infrastructure, funding and sponsorship dynamics, safety and compliance, and the evolving media landscape around youth athletics. Guests frequently include executives from major leagues, tech startups, and nonprofit coalitions, along with industry analysts who illuminate market trends, funding mechanisms, and partnership opportunities. The format blends data-driven insights, practical case studies, and candid discussions about scaling participation while maintaining kid-first values. Notable strengths include high-profile guests with deep industry context and a practical, operator-friendly lens that helps lis... more

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2. Orhan Basak Ajredinovski
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